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Inside the White House
When the President of the United States goes to work, so does Ann Compton. The veteran ABC White House correspondent’s job is to trace the president’s every step to get the stories her viewers want – and need – to hear. Taking her cue from today’s political headlines, Compton provides audiences with something they rarely get to see: a glimpse of what actually goes in the West Wing, the behind-the-scenes power struggle of a hot news cycle, as well as how controversies are handled, spun and reported. Tailoring her presentation to meet the audiences’ interests, Compton draws on daily observations and access to the president, even declaring a “White House News Conference” is in session and inviting the audience to pepper her with questions, just as the press does with the president.
Up Close and Very Personal
Ann Compton, ABC News’ White House Correspondent, takes listeners on a journey through recent history: revealing the lives and experience of the six presidents she’s covered through anecdotes, documents and off-the-record conversations. Drawing back the curtains to reveal the personalities of many members of the First Family, Compton shares the poignant and candid moments that historians—and most reporters—don’t get to see. Compton’s program is perfect for luncheons, breakfast and receptions, and is especially ideal for younger audiences.
About Ann Compton
A distinguished and highly respected veteran of the White House press corps, Ann Compton offers audiences a historical perspective of the presidency and some of the biggest stories of our time.
Ann Compton is more than just a national correspondent: she was the first woman assigned to cover the White House by a television network. From her post at ABC News, Compton has covered seven presidents as well as innumerable life-changing and world-changing events – from the end of the Cold War to the stories that made headlines only yesterday. Today she helps audiences understand what it was like to witness history, from her unique perspective of being the first female in a traditionally all-male bastion. Besides the unprecedented access she has – she was the only reporter allowed to remain on Air Force One during the 9-11 attacks – Compton gives audiences unprecedented access to herself as well, turning the tables on the audience by declaring a “White House Press Conference” is in session. She then beckons her listeners to do what she does: pepper her with tough questions about current events and the people making headlines.
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